Visiting Florence with children means finding the right pace, turning dates and names into stories and leaving plenty of room for questions. That is exactly what happened during the day I spent with Teresa and her son Leo, who came to Florence eager to discover the city together.
Florence with children: curiosity comes first
Teresa runs DivertiViaggio, a project devoted to cultural travel with children and teenagers. She contacted me after finding my family tours online, and together we planned a visit that could genuinely involve Leo as well.
His attention and curiosity confirmed something I often see in my work: children do not need a “simplified” Florence. They need Florence to be told through examples, details, characters and questions suited to their age.
From Roman Florence to the Renaissance
During the day we moved through very different periods: from Roman Florentia to the medieval city, from the Medici to the Renaissance, with Dante, the squares and Florence’s craft traditions along the way. Rather than a classroom lesson, the itinerary became a story unfolding as we walked.
Florence’s variety makes this especially effective for families: within a short distance it is possible to connect archaeology, architecture, art, legends and everyday life.
A tour tailored to each family
Every family is different. The children’s ages, interests, the time available and the season all affect the way I plan a visit. I therefore prefer to agree on the itinerary in advance and decide together how much to include, without turning the day into a race from one monument to another.
If you are planning a family trip, you can find more details on my page about family-friendly guided tours in Florence.
